Beloved California cookie chain opens newest bakery inside Silicon Valley shopping mall

Mrs. Fields, known for its soft, fresh-baked cookies and sweet treats, has opened its newest location in San Jose at the Westfield Oakridge Shopping Center. The store, located at the entrance of the food court, opened on September 1 and marks the 30th Mrs. Fields location in California.

Owned by Redondo Beach residents Andy Kurum and Jennifer Bakker, the 200-square-foot kiosk offers a full range of cookies, brownies, and made-to-order cookie cakes, all baked on-site. Andy, inspired by a friend's success in franchising, saw the high foot traffic at Westfield Oakridge as a prime opportunity. The couple plans to expand their Mrs. Fields franchise throughout Northern California.

The store, located at the entrance of the food court, opened on September 1 and marks the 30th Mrs. Fields location in California.Photo byNathan DumlaoonUnsplash